2010 Economic Outlook

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Zoodakinstruments is a real possibility to burst risky investment
2009 has been a year of outstanding recovery largelybubbles and to continue to stabilize the US economy.
due to creative and decisive policy makers likeWith all this in mind, there will be retractions in the stock
Bernanke and Geithner.  Thanks to their valiant andmarket as we begin to see those “bubbles”
swift interventions, the US has been able to stop itselfburst and as the stimulus package begins to
from falling into an economic abyss.  So, now thatdissipate.  Nonetheless, the government is committed
2009 is behind us, what can we expect for 2010?to decreasing unemployment and strengthening the
Although, the government has done a terrific job atdollar since they recognize the vital role the US plays in
keeping this country alive, 2010 is going to be the yearthe global financial system.
where the US learns to stand on its own feet again. Personally, the industries we should keep an eye on
Economic indicators show that the US has come outfor positive returns are Healthcare, Energy and
of its recession, but we must remember this recoveryTechnology.  Healthcare will boom as reform will
is funded largely with government stimulus money.demand vast changes to the existing system.  The
We must be weary of news indicating further stimulusEnergy sector still needs vast amounts of R&D to
funding beyond the already planned packages.  Ifproduce the true and much needed alternative to fossil
such news surface, keep an eye on which sectors willfuels.  And Technology will have to continue to
receive stimulus as this indicates continued or growingproduce more efficient data and storage systems.
default rates.  In addition, the Feds have continued toGood luck to all of you and may the New Year bring
mention tighter regulations, policy and raising interestyou prosperous investment returns.